English Explanatory Dictionary

Assam

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A state in northeastern India. Capital: Dispur.
  2. The former realm it was named after.
noun
  1. Ellipsis of Assam tea, tea from or similar to that grown in Assam; any tea made from the broad-leaf Assam variety of tea (C. sinensis var. assamica).

Pronunciation

/æˈsæm/ /əˈsɒm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Assam.wav

Word forms

Assam

Etymology

Of unclear origin, but generally agreed to be related to Ahom. More at Etymology of Assam on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Synonyms

cha char Rosie Rosie Lee Rosy Rosy Lee tay tea wet and warm

Derived words

Assamese Assam silk Assam tea
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